UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

Earthquake Hits Southern Mexico When a magnitude 7.4 quake rocked Mexico's Oaxaca State, buildings swayed hundreds of miles away. UNICEF is standing by to help, as needed.
How to Keep Children Learning During a Pandemic Robert Jenkins, UNICEF Global Chief of Education, on the challenges of remote learning and what parents can do to support their children.
A Boy Scarred by Yemen's War Takes His First Steps Toward Healing Thanks to a UNICEF project in Aden that provides prosthetic limbs to children maimed in Yemen's war, Rayan, 6, can live a fuller life.
From Refugee to U.S. Citizen: A Former Lost Girl Looks Back War in South Sudan took almost everything from Rebecca Deng as a child. Today, she's a vocal champion for refugee children.
Protecting Yemen's Children From COVID-19 An urgent funding crisis threatens the water, sanitation and health programs children in Yemen need to stay alive. You can help now.
This Pandemic Is Not UNICEF's First Fight UNICEF's role in the world's war against COVID-19 reflects a legacy of saving and protecting children from disease.
Father's Day Gifts That Help Keep Children Healthy, Happy and Safe There's no replacement for the power of a father's love. But sometimes even the best dads need backup. UNICEF Inspired Gifts can help.
Supporting Black Children's Emotional Health Amid Racial Injustice Experts weigh in on some of the ways parents can support Black children as they navigate a social climate plagued by systemic racism.
Why Child Labor Cannot Be Forgotten During COVID-19 COVID-related shocks will push millions of children into extreme poverty & child labor. The need for social protection programs is urgent.
Protecting Children's Rights Online In a world where more and more activities are taking place online, protecting and supporting children's rights is more important than ever.
Talking to My Black Kids About the Protests Standing with children to support the movement for Black lives — and why self-care needs to be a top priority right now.
Respond, Recover, Reimagine — UNICEF's Vision for a Post-COVID World UNICEF issues an urgent appeal for support for its global pandemic response — calling on partners to help communities come back stronger.

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